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Welcome to Raleigh and the Research Triangle
Nestled among the native long-leaf pines in the heart of the Tar Heel State lies
a band of progressive, prosperous communities with a quality of life second to
none. We have a quality of life that has landed Raleigh
and the family of communities that make up the Research Triangle region of North
Carolina among the nation’s best places to live, start a business, raise a
family, and earn a world-class education.
The Research Triangle, or Triangle, as we like to call our area of North
Carolina, gets its name from our geographic region anchored by North
Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke
University in Durham, and the University
of North Carolina in Chapel Hill - three of the nation’s top research
universities.
At
the center of our region is
Research Triangle Park, the nation’s largest planned research development
community where you’ll find some of the world’s largest corporations, as well as
promising start-ups working side-by-side.
Raleigh and its neighboring communities are centrally located both within
North Carolina and along the East Coast of the United States and boast a
thriving business community, active arts population, and a quality of life that
has consistently been ranked among the best in the country ... but don’t take
our word for it.
The Best Place to Live and Work in the Nation ... the Best Business Climate
... the Best Place in the U.S. for Educational Opportunities ... these are just
a few of the many national
and international rankings that Raleigh and the Research Triangle have
received from publications that include Money, Fortune and Time magazines.
But
we are about more than national rankings, recognition, prosperity and growth.
At the heart of these rankings you’ll discover unique neighborhoods and a family
of communities steeped in tradition and history with a rare blend of diverse
people from every corner of the globe.
Perhaps our best spokespeople are our residents. A recent survey showed an
astounding 96 percent of newcomers with children said they would move to the
area again if they had it to do all over. And unlike most metro areas in the
U.S., Raleigh and the Triangle have all the amenities of big-city
life without the high cost of living.
Take a closer look at all we have to offer …
Arts and Culture:
Taking Center Stage
Climate and
Recreation: Variety Vacationland
Education:
Making the Grade
Healthcare:
Quality of Living
Housing: Where
Houses Become Homes
Career/Business
Opportunities
Shopping and
Dining: Satisfying Your Palate
